Cost of living in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 9% more expensive than in São Paulo (Brazil)
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| Food | + 40% | |||
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| Food in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 40% more expensive than in São Paulo (Brazil) | ||||
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| Buenos Aires | São Paulo | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $1,707 (R$ 73) | R$ 38 | + 91% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $1,117 (R$ 48) | R$ 32 | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $432 (R$ 18) | R$ 11 | + 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $131 (R$ 5.60) | R$ 4.79 | + 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $316 (R$ 13) | R$ 13 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $254 (R$ 11) | R$ 8 | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $660 (R$ 28) | R$ 24 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $237 (R$ 10) | R$ 9 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $98 (R$ 4.18) | R$ 5.73 | - 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $239 (R$ 10) | R$ 6 | + 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $925 (R$ 39) | R$ 55 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $273 (R$ 12) | R$ 8 | + 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $129 (R$ 5.48) | R$ 4.23 | + 30% | |
| Housing | + 5% | |||
| Housing in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 5% more expensive than in São Paulo (Brazil) | ||||
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| Buenos Aires | São Paulo | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $140,435 (R$ 5,980) | R$ 4,854 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $83,493 (R$ 3,555) | R$ 3,476 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $5,973 (R$ 254) | R$ 545 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $79,786 (R$ 3,398) | R$ 3,870 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $53,474 (R$ 2,277) | R$ 2,397 | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $3,753 (R$ 160) | R$ 425 | - 62% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $2,507 (R$ 107) | R$ 79 | + 36% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $52,002 (R$ 2,214) | R$ 2,290 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $34,133 (R$ 1,454) | R$ 689 | + 111% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $854 (R$ 36) | R$ 27 | + 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $603 (R$ 26) | R$ 22 | + 19% | |
| Clothes | + 62% | |||
| Clothes in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 62% more expensive than in São Paulo (Brazil) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $12,454 (R$ 530) | R$ 320 | + 66% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $9,217 (R$ 393) | R$ 278 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $21,362 (R$ 910) | R$ 459 | + 98% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $19,520 (R$ 831) | R$ 332 | + 150% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 16% cheaper than in São Paulo (Brazil) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $5,626,020 (R$ 239,578) | R$ 120,491 | + 99% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $126 (R$ 5.38) | R$ 7 | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $1,791 (R$ 76) | R$ 272 | - 72% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $1,482 (R$ 63) | R$ 46 | + 37% | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 4% cheaper than in São Paulo (Brazil) | ||||
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| Buenos Aires | São Paulo | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $519 (R$ 22) | R$ 19 | + 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $1,225 (R$ 52) | R$ 46 | + 13% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $2,573 (R$ 110) | R$ 348 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $662 (R$ 28) | R$ 17 | + 71% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $320 (R$ 14) | R$ 14 | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $425 (R$ 18) | R$ 17 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $332 (R$ 14) | R$ 7 | + 116% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $333 (R$ 14) | R$ 5.52 | + 157% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $1,598 (R$ 68) | R$ 74 | - 8% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 12% more expensive than in São Paulo (Brazil) | ||||
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| Buenos Aires | São Paulo | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $3,358 (R$ 143) | R$ 124 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $1,410 (R$ 60) | R$ 91 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $4,311 (R$ 184) | R$ 592 | - 69% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $5,110 (R$ 218) | R$ 223 | - 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $885 (R$ 38) | R$ 50 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $496 (R$ 21) | R$ 13 | + 66% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $423 (R$ 18) | R$ 11 | + 60% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $112,934 (R$ 4,809) | R$ 4,381 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $38 (R$ 1.61) | R$ 1.32 | + 22% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $5,713 (R$ 243) | R$ 152 | + 60% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $311 (R$ 13) | R$ 12 | + 11% | |
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TOTAL | + 9% | ||
These prices were last updated on July 02, 2022.
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